Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

If we’re going to work together, let us first introduce ourselves – because we are proud of our team at FedEx Express Canada. You know us as a global transportation company – and we’ve shipped some pretty interesting things over the years like part of the ship’s hull of the Titanic, a windmill, race cars, a helicopter, the shark from Jaws and a lot of panda bears who get their own chartered airplane!

You may not know that across the globe, FedEx is the backbone of the e-commerce economy. In fact, we were the initial industry disruptor in 1973 and we continue to build on that innovation every day by expanding our network to move goods in Canada and around the world. Our Canadian team is also proud to be a 2017 Aon “Best Employer in Canada” recipient and we celebrate being recognized as an organization that has a dynamic culture and a dedicated, long-tenured work environment.

Sounds like a great place to work – right? So if you are interested, let’s get started telling you why you might be the perfect fit for this position.

As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will:

Analyzes, creates and implements large and complex supply chain processes to fulfill FedEx operational requirements for products and services. Performs functional duties such as project management, internal consulting, customer and supplier relationship management, reporting and documentation, inventory planning, procurement, materials management, transportation planning, and quality assurance of a difficult nature. Monitors and manages internal processes to ensure the corporate requirements of quality, reliability and responsiveness are met or exceeded.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Uses facts and evidence and demonstrates intellectual rigor with problem solving to support recommendations and decisions. Resourceful.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration - Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing, Economics, Math, Engineering or related field.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) is preferred
• Minimum two (2) years professional experience in financial analysis/planning functions or activities
• Communicates with others in a clear, concise and timely manner. Listens and responds with empathy.
• Bilingualism (French) is an asset.
• Highly skilled in contractual negotiation, supplier selection and application of sourcing policies and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Minimum four (4) years professional experience in inventory management, logistics support, strategic sourcing/procurement, accounting principles & software applications utilized in procurement

BENEFITS

FedEx delivers a comprehensive benefit program with a full spectrum of benefits to meet your diverse needs.

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Pension plan after one year of service
• Multiple reward and recognition programs
• Discount shipping on FedEx services, flights, hotels, car rentals
• 24-hour Employee Family Assistance Program (well-being, child and elder care resources, nutrition and healthcare advice, financial counselling etc.)
• ...and more!
• Group RRSP
• Paid vacation
• Express Choice benefit plan

We don’t expect you to deliver any helicopters or pandas – but if you can deliver on this exciting job opportunity, please attach your updated resume when applying. We thank all applicants and we will contact you directly – by email, not by FedEx – if selected for an interview.